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ASPartOfMe
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09 Sep 2016, 1:08 am

New nonprofit forms to assist adults with autism


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09 Sep 2016, 7:09 am

Yep...definitely need more of those!



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09 Sep 2016, 12:03 pm

This is so good. It concerns me that people who need the support of their family are going to outlive that support one day, and they will really need this kind of community. This kind of place should be everywhere.



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25 Sep 2016, 5:19 pm

Great Idea. I have lived on my own the last two years and while I was able to pay my bills, being on such a limited income that I receive it was virtually almost impossible for me to buy food, and have emergency money for unsuspecting surprises. Basically I could keep a roof over my head but starved, I lost about 25 - 30 pounds and I think thats why my heart valves started acting up because of all the weightloss, actually Im happy it did. I always had chest discomfort since I was a kid but tried to tough it out and it became a major issue requiring a hospital visit.

It would be nice to find another autistic to live with. Hope I can find an autistic roomate so we both can help each other financially so we can have money for stuff other than mearly surviving. :lol:

I couldnt tell where this was by the link provided but sure would like to know


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25 Sep 2016, 6:27 pm

Looks like Long Island, NY, USA (ASPartofMe's listed location.)



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25 Sep 2016, 6:48 pm

Ahh. I see, thank you! :)


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